scholar, teacher, preacher

The Rev. Dr. Rebecca Todd Peters is Professor of Religious Studies and Director of the Poverty and Social Justice Program at Elon University. Her work as a feminist social ethicist is focused on globalization, economic, environmental, and reproductive justice. Her first book, In Search of the Good Life: The Ethics of Globalization (Continuum, 2004), won…

“A courageous, personal book. . . This theologically astute and social justice–minded book will appeal to progressive Christians who are interested in reclaiming abortion as an issue of women’s health and could easily become part of the required reading for an array of university courses.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review “This…

I regularly lecture, teach, and preach in a variety of settings. I am particularly interested issues of economic justice, globalization, solidarity, and the ways in which local churches can be more involved in social change in their communities. upcoming events: Book release, Scuppernong’s Books, Greensboro – April 11, 2018 SMU, April 5, 2018 Goodspeed lecture,…